The Renaissance Denver Downtown City Center is set to open in the historic Colorado National Bank building in early 2014.
Local firm Design Force has been commissioned to design the interior of the hotel and will utilize a palette of bright colors and Tigerwood accents in the guestrooms. To complement the building’s juxtaposition of historic and modern, Denver-based NINE dot ARTS was commissioned to curate the collection of artwork for the hotel.

Infused with a series of 16 original murals from western muralist Allen Tupper True, the 230-room property showcases historic elements from the building’s initial construction in the early 20th century. The lobby will also be home to a history wall showcasing a detailed explanation of the True murals, as well as artifacts, architectural imagery, and photos from the bank’s past. Additionally, the hotel corridors on every floor have different themes from the building’s history through artwork, and guestrooms will feature photography from Denver-based photographer Paul Brokering.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Colorado National Bank building was originally designed by Denver architects William and Arthur Fisher in 1915. The building’s neoclassic, Greek Revival architecture is highlighted by its white exterior columns and walls. Large monogrammed bronze doors open to the three-story interior atrium⎯⎯constructed with marble flooring, ornate bronze accents, and vault doors weighing 60,000 pounds.
“We are proud to give one of Denver’s most beloved local landmarks new life as a luxury hotel,” says Navin Dimond, president and CEO of Stonebridge Companies, owner and operator of the hotel. “There is something special about being able to help connect visitors to the city with a piece of its past. We hope to provide them a modern experience in a historic setting, and one completely unique to this city.”
Currently undergoing restoration, the building’s lobby features 16 original oil-on-canvas works. Titled “Indian Memories,” these murals consist of five triptychs, each named after and demonstrating a different aspect of Native American life.
